Agricultural Machinery — Frequently Asked Questions

About the machines

What is a power weeder?

A power weeder is a small engine-driven farm machine with rotating blades that removes weeds between crop rows and loosens the top soil. It is operated walking behind the machine and is mainly used for weeding, inter-culture work and light land preparation on small and medium farms.

What is a power weeder used for?

It is used for removing weeds between standing crop rows, loosening and aerating the top soil, preparing small plots before sowing, and — with a ridger attachment — making furrows and beds. Many farmers also use it to manage the ground in orchards and plantations.

What is the price of a power weeder in Gujarat?

Prices depend on the model, engine capacity, attachments and the current offer. Realish Agritech does not publish a fixed figure because model-wise prices change. Contact our team or visit an outlet for the current price and to check government-approved subsidy eligibility.

Where can I buy a power weeder in Gujarat?

Realish Agritech sells power weeders through its outlets at Padra (Vadodara), Bodeli, Chikhodra (Anand), Kheda and Lunawada, with the head office in Atladara, Vadodara. Each outlet offers product guidance, demonstration where available, spare parts and service support.

What is the difference between a power weeder and a mini tiller?

Both use rotating blades, but the intent differs. A power weeder is set up mainly for weeding and inter-culture between standing crop rows and light soil work. A mini tiller is set up for tilling and preparing soil, usually on small plots, polyhouses or between plantation rows. Many farms use both at different stages.

What attachments are available for power weeders?

Commonly available attachments include rotary weeding blades, a ridger for making furrows and beds, a cutter attachment for fodder or stubble, and on selected models a water pump coupling. Attachment availability varies by model, so confirm with our team before ordering.

What is a mini tiller used for?

A mini tiller prepares soil on small areas. It breaks clods, mixes manure into the soil and creates a fine seedbed for vegetables, nursery plants and plantation crops. It is commonly used in polyhouses, kitchen farms and between orchard rows where a tractor cannot work.

Which machine is useful for land preparation on a small farm?

For small plots, a mini tiller or a power weeder with tilling blades usually covers land preparation. A mini tiller gives a finer seedbed, while a power weeder is the better all-rounder if you also need season-long weeding. Our team can suggest the right option after understanding your crop and plot size.

Can a mini tiller be used for weeding?

Yes, with suitable tine settings a mini tiller can handle light weeding between rows. For repeated season-long weeding across larger areas, a power weeder is generally the more practical machine.

What is a chaff cutter used for?

A chaff cutter is used to cut green or dry fodder into short, uniform pieces for cattle, buffaloes, goats and sheep. Short-cut fodder is easier for animals to eat and digest, which improves intake and reduces the fodder left uneaten in the manger.

Which chaff cutter is suitable for a small dairy?

For a household dairy feeding a few animals, a compact electric chaff cutter is usually enough. Larger herds or custom cutting work need a higher-capacity machine, and locations with unreliable power often prefer an engine-driven unit. Tell our team your herd size and we will suggest a suitable option.

What is the price of a chaff cutter?

Prices depend on the model, drive type, capacity and current offers. Contact Realish Agritech for the latest model-wise price and availability at your nearest outlet.

What is a brush cutter used for in farming?

A brush cutter is used to clear grass, weeds, light bush and stubble from field bunds, orchard floors, canal edges and fence lines. With a nylon trimmer head it also trims soft grass close to plants and structures, and many farmers use it to cut fodder grass.

Which is better, a side-pack or backpack brush cutter?

A side-pack machine is lighter and easier to store, and suits shorter jobs. A backpack model shifts weight to your back and shoulders, which is more comfortable when clearing large areas for several hours. Both use the same blade and trimmer heads.

Can a brush cutter be used instead of a power weeder?

They do different jobs. A brush cutter cuts growth above the soil, while a power weeder uproots weeds and loosens the soil between crop rows. Farms that need both boundary clearing and in-row weeding usually keep both machines.

Which machine is used for harvesting crops?

For small and medium plots, a power reaper is the common choice. It cuts standing crop such as paddy, wheat and pulses close to the ground and lays it in a windrow for bundling or threshing. Larger holdings often use a combine harvester, but reapers suit fields where a combine cannot work economically.

Can a power reaper harvest paddy and wheat both?

Yes. Power reapers are commonly used for both paddy and wheat, and also for pulses, oilseeds and fodder crops. Performance depends on crop condition — a heavily lodged crop is always harder to cut cleanly.

What is the price of a power reaper in Gujarat?

Prices depend on the model, cutting width, engine and current offers. Contact Realish Agritech for the latest model-wise price and subsidy eligibility before the harvest season begins.

How do I choose an agricultural water pump?

Start with three numbers: how deep the water source is, how high the water must be lifted, and how much water you need per hour. Then match the drive — electric where power is reliable, petrol or diesel where it is not — and choose an outlet size that fits your existing pipes. Our team can work this out with you at any outlet.

Which pump suits drip and sprinkler irrigation?

Drip and sprinkler systems need adequate pressure, not just volume, so the pump is selected against the system's pressure requirement and filter losses. Share your system details with our team and we will recommend a pump that maintains the required pressure across the field.

What is an earth auger used for on a farm?

An earth auger drills pits in soil for planting saplings, developing orchards, installing fence posts and erecting shade-net or support structures. Because pit diameter and depth stay uniform, it is also useful for large plantation projects where consistency matters.

Which auger bit size should I choose?

Bit size follows the job: narrower bits for fence posts and small saplings, wider bits for orchard and tree pits. Many farmers keep two bit sizes. Tell our team what you plan to plant and we will suggest the right combination.

Which sprayer is best for small farms?

For most small farms a 16 litre battery-operated knapsack sprayer is the practical choice: it maintains steady pressure without hand pumping and covers regular plant-protection rounds comfortably. Manual sprayers remain useful for spot treatment, and orchards usually need an HTP unit for reach.

How can I improve spray coverage?

Use the nozzle suited to the crop and chemical, maintain consistent pressure, keep walking speed steady and overlap passes slightly. Clean nozzles after every use — a partly blocked nozzle is the most common cause of patchy spraying.

What does a mini rice mill do?

A mini rice mill removes the husk from paddy and polishes the grain to produce edible rice, along with husk and bran as by-products. It lets a farm or village mill paddy in small batches instead of sending it to a distant commercial mill.

Is a mini rice mill worth it for a single farm?

It depends on how much paddy you grow and whether you can also mill for neighbouring farms. Many owners recover cost faster by offering custom milling to their village alongside milling their own crop. Our team can help you work through the numbers.

What can a wood chipper be used for on a farm?

It chips branches, prunings and woody waste into small pieces that can be spread as mulch, added to compost or used as fuel. Orchards and plantations use it after every pruning round to avoid burning waste and to return organic matter to the soil.

Does a hand push seeder really save seed?

Yes. Because the plate meters seed at a set spacing instead of scattering it, sowing rates fall compared with broadcasting, and the crop stand is more even. The saving varies by crop and plate selection.

Which crops can be sown with a push seeder?

With the right seed plates, push seeders handle many vegetable seeds, groundnut, pulses and maize. Confirm plate availability for your specific crop with our team before buying.

What is a paddy thresher used for?

It separates grain from harvested paddy and cleans it using a blower, so the grain is ready for drying, storage or sale. Suitable models also thresh wheat and pulses.

Should I buy a reaper or a thresher first?

It depends on where your bottleneck is. If harvest labour and weather risk are the problem, a reaper helps first. If cutting is manageable but threshing drags on for days, start with a thresher. Our team can advise based on your crop and area.

Where is a fogging machine useful on a farm?

It is used where normal spraying cannot reach: dense orchard canopies, polyhouses, poultry and cattle sheds, storage godowns, and open areas needing mosquito control. Fine droplets drift into spaces a knapsack sprayer misses.

Is fogging a replacement for a sprayer?

No. Fogging suits enclosed spaces and dense canopies, while a sprayer remains the right tool for targeted field application on open crops. Many farms use both for different situations.